When Liu Xin looked back. But it was Jushou and Tian Feng. Liu Xin's team entered the city gate. It caused cheers. The news of his return naturally spread like wildfire. How could Jushou and Tian Feng not know. To them. Although not able to wait at the gate. But it should be rushed to the prefecture to meet him.
Everyone came to the study to sit down. Liu Xin pointed to Zhang Liao and Gao Shun. Said: "The two gentlemen are here just right. These two will be members of our Jingzhou Army from now on. You will help them arrange a place to live later."
Liu Xin has since set the goal of contending for the world. So there is the mind of recruiting talents. As the saying goes. Planted a plane tree. Attracted the golden phoenix. Having a place to live can better attract talents. Therefore, the construction of official residences in the east of Xiangyang city has never stopped. There are many ready-made houses vacant there. In addition to the size of the difference. All facilities are complete. Arrangements for the residences of general officials. There is no need for Liu Xin to intervene personally. And now. Liu Xin personally asked Zhang Liao and Gao Shun to settle the issue. Obviously these two people have gained Liu Xin's trust and attention.
Jushou said: "Please don't worry, the lord. The subordinates go back and immediately arrange the residence of the two generals. Then transfer a group of officials and slaves."
right now. The families of the criminals who were used as official slaves are no longer in prison. Instead, a special camp was built on the outskirts of the city. Bring them together. Conduct intensive education and training. Because a considerable part of these people were originally the masters of the family. Get used to clothes and stretch out your hand. Live like a parasite with a meal to open your mouth. Where did the housework come from.
Liu Xin turned to Tian Feng again. Said: "Han Opera has a friend named Cheng Yu. This person has a great talent. He can be a great man. He is temporarily living in an inn in Xiangyang. You immediately send someone to look it up. Also arrange a place for him. Bring him tomorrow. He came to see me."
After Jushou and Tian Feng left with Zhang Liao and Gao Shun. Liu Xin did not rush back to the backyard. He ate something hurriedly in the study. I picked up the report for this period of time and looked at it.
After these northern expeditions. He realized that he thought he had enough money. If used on the national battlefield. That seems a little trivial. This time. Just relief the 300,000 people in Luoyang. The food he brought northward was almost exhausted. In the future, wars will be frequent. I don't know how many people need to rely on government assistance to survive. Compete for the world by yourself. It is inevitable to siege the city. After these territories are struck down. The first thing to do is to comfort the local people. This is related to the back of the heart. Do all this well. It is inseparable from money and food.
Jingzhou now. Commercial taxes have already accounted for a considerable part. War chaos together. Business will definitely be affected. Even if then agriculture can continue to harvest. It can also be foreseen. Taxes will drop significantly. and. Jingzhou is the foundation of Liu Xin. If it is to fight wars and help people in other places. This led to a decline in the quality of life of the people in Jingzhou. Will lose the hearts of Jingzhou. This is the most terrible. and so. anyway. Jingzhou’s tax revenue should still be mainly used for the development of Jingzhou.
When sending troops to Luoyang. Liu Xin never imagined that she would have a day to worry about money. He couldn't help but envy Dong Zhuo. This guy can disregard morality. Not only robbed the wealth of Luoyang wealthy households. Even the tomb of the empress dare to dig. Must be rich now. And Cao Cao. It seems to be through the digging of graves. I dug many treasures to supplement my military expenses.
At this time. Ma Yun walked in. Said: "Husband. You have been back for so long. Don't go to see the sisters and children. What are you still thinking about here."
Liu Xin's thoughts are still immersed in the question of money and food. Ma Yun was not found coming in. Hear someone talking. Replied casually: "I'm thinking about tomb robbery."
Ma Yun was taken aback. Then he exclaimed, "Grave Robber. Why are you going back more and more alive."
Liu Xin was awakened by the cry. Only then found that Ma Yun was standing next to him with a look of astonishment. I remembered what I said just now almost unconsciously. Can't help but laugh. Said: "It's not that I'm going to robber the tomb. I'm thinking that Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao made money from the robbery. Then what method should I use to raise military expenses."
Ma Yun was relieved. Said: "You. I'm not very mindless in talking. I was shocked. Why did I remember the military expenses when I came back? Is it because the treasury is tight? I checked it a few days ago. The money and food should be sufficient."
Liu Xin shook his head. Said: "That's not the case. It's only this time I went to Luoyang. I realized that fighting is really a very expensive thing. Relief to the people. Compensation for the soldiers. There is also the consumption of military supplies, food and equipment. All of them cost a lot of money."
Ma Yun thought for a while. Said: "Money is really important. You can find ways to increase revenue and reduce expenditure. But it must not increase the burden on the people."
Liu Xin nodded and said, "That's what I think. Food is easy to handle. Jingzhou has fertile land. Coupled with water conservancy facilities and cultivated varieties in various places. The harvest will definitely increase year by year. However, money is not easy to handle. Great chaos. Business is the first to be affected. I thought for a long time. There is still no good way to make up for the loss of business tax."
Ma Yun is confident. Said: "In fact, there is no need to be so pessimistic. Merchants are profiting. No matter how dangerous. Someone will do business. Besides. Anyway, you no longer recognize the emperor Liu Xie. Why don't you issue your own currency."
"Issuing currency. Privately casting copper coins." Liu Xin was taken aback. Ma Yun's idea is really bold.
Ma Yun said nonchalantly, “Of course it’s not coining coins. I want to issue paper money. I’ve been thinking about this issue for a long time. Now I have paper. Printing is not a problem. Don’t worry about fake money. Try to change people’s perceptions. It’s totally feasible."
Liu Xin was even more surprised. The idea of issuing banknotes is too advanced. Hastened to wave his hands. Said: "You wait. Let me think about it."
Ma Yun said irritably, "Okay. There will be time to consider in the future. From today. There are no special circumstances. You are not allowed to deal with official affairs at home. You should spend more time with your family and children when you have time."
"Yeah. I rushed back in a hurry. I just missed you. Why did I forget everything when I entered this study." Liu Xin patted his head. Waking up like a dream. He looked up at the starry sky outside. Said. "It's late now. Are the children all asleep?"
Ma Yun said strangely: "Of course the children are asleep. But the sisters are still waiting."
Come to the backyard. As expected, Bian Yu, Cai Yan, and Zhu Qian did not go to rest. Even Cai Jue and Diao Chan were sitting there and dragging home with them. Liu Xin unceremoniously gave them a bear hug one by one. Of course. He would not hug Cai Jue and Diao Chan.
Cai Jue lived in Zhoumufu for more than three years. Has grown from an ignorant little girl to a slim girl. But there are not so many feudal ethics in the prefecture. The relaxed environment made her feel youthful. Regarding how to arrange Cai Jue. Liu Xin headaches the most. He once thought of admitting her to be a god-sister. Then find a good person to marry her. But Cai Yan mentioned it to her twice. Her head shook like a rattle. Just don't agree. Now she has reached the stage of rebellion. Liu Xin didn't even dare to mention this casually. but. It is not a problem for her to stay in the State Shepherd House. If it's outside. The seventeen-year-old girl has already given birth to children.
As for Diao Chan. Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful. And as long as Liu Xin nodded. She will take the initiative to throw in her arms. Although she is not as old as Cai Jue. But probably because of the different environment and education since childhood. Looks more mature than Cai Jue. Liu Xin did not treat her as a child. Liu Xin is a man with normal physiology. Facing a stunner like Diao Chan. I don't want to be tempted. That's fake. but. Since knowing that Wang Yun recognized her as a righteous daughter. Liu Xin has always maintained his vigilance. He didn't dare to make jokes about the lives of his family.
Compared to Cai Jue, who is still somewhat reserved. Diaochan is much more generous. She has received training in this area since she was a child. Seeing Liu Xin and Bian Yu making affection. He didn't even feel blush at all. Wait for them to hug. Diao Chan walked straight to Liu Xin. Yingying bows. He said crisply, "Master is blessed. I don't know if the master heard the news of my foster father in Luoyang."
Diaochan is very smart. She knew that the ladies were all in front of her. It's not the time for her to be coquettish. It's just that she is naturally enchanting. Although walking, saluting, and speaking are not in the slightest pretentious. But it also made Liu Xin's mind shaken.
Liu Xin hurriedly coughed. Concealed his expression. Said: "Master Wang moved with Dong Zhuo to Chang'an. And I also heard that he has been promoted to Situ. He is now in the third place."
Diaochan's eyes suddenly reddened. Tears came. Said sadly: "I heard that Dong Zhuo is brutal and easy to kill. My foster father is upright. I'm afraid it will be more ugly by his side."
Although Ma Yun was also wary of Diaochan. But now I see her crying. Naturally. It doesn't look like a fake. There was a trace of unbearable in my heart. He stepped forward and comforted: "Sister Diaochan. Don't cry. Lord Wang, he is a lucky person. He will surely turn a good luck. Don't worry. The master will often send people to inquire. If there is your foster father's The news will tell you."
Diaochan sobbed and nodded. There was a burst of joy in my heart. All the time. Ma Yun calls her Diaochan girl. She has never called her sister Diaochan. Obviously a few tears of his own touched Ma Yun.
Compared to Liu Xin's indifference. Ma Yun's comfort allowed Diao Chan to find the direction of the attack. Because she has found Ma Yun's weakness. That is her heart is too soft. Although Diao Chan is still a virgin. But he often hid behind the screen to listen to Wang Yun's guests talking. Knowing that it is commonplace for big families to be jealous between wives and concubines. Even among the Kabuki dancers in Wang Yun's house who had been slept by him. He often fights openly and secretly for favor. originally. Diao Chan also knew that one day he would never escape such a fate. But he was accidentally sent to Xiangyang. Bian Yu and the others are busy with their own affairs. But he refused to guide Diao Chan. In Diaochan's view. That is to prevent her from competing for favor. Those few still do. As an eldest woman, Ma Yun should guard her strictly. Who knew she would take the initiative to comfort herself. Diao Chan felt that he had grasped the breakthrough point. She wants to take advantage of Ma Yun's softheartedness. Come to win her favor. In order to find more opportunities to approach Liu Xin.
Of course Liu Xin and Ma Yun couldn't understand what Diaochan was thinking. Bian Yu and the others got up and bid farewell with great interest. Today is a two-person world that belongs to the two of them. Little don't win the newlyweds. Two people will inevitably ask for that one.
After some **. Liu Xin caressed Ma Yun who was curled up in his arms. Asked: "Diao Chan has anything to do recently."